Balaeopteridae Collection

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Umbili, a female age 8 years, breaching, Francisco Coloane Marine Park, Chiles first marine park, southeast of the Carlos III Island, Strait of Magellan, Chile

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail slapping, tail lob, lobtailing. Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, July

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, Machalilla National Park, Manabi, Ecuador

Tail fluke of a diving Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) misty coast in background, Alaska, USA. Gulf of Alaska, Pacific ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail fluke above water before diving, Senja, Troms County, Norway, Scandinavia, January

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaengliae) flipper above the surface after breaching, Wilhelmina Bay, Gerlache Strait. Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus) throat inflated, filter feeding at sea surface. California, USA. Sequence 1 of 2

Dwarf minke whale, thought to form a yet-to-be named sub-species of the Common minke whale {Balaenoptera acutorostrata}, Ribbon Reefs, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Rear view of Dwarf minke whale, thought to form a yet-to-be named sub-species of the Common minke whale {Balaenoptera acutorostrata}, Ribbon Reefs, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Aerial shot of Blue whale swimming at surface {Balaenoptera musculus}, Pacific Mexico

Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) back and dorsal. Azores
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"Discovering the Majestic Balaenopteridae: A Tale of Tails and Breaches" Witness the awe-inspiring power of nature as a Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) gracefully slaps its tail, creating a mesmerizing spectacle off the coast of Vancouver Island. The rhythmic lobtailing echoes through the air, leaving us in awe of these magnificent creatures. In another breathtaking moment, Umbili, an eight-year-old female Humpback whale, breaches from the depths with sheer elegance. Her massive body soaring above the water's surface showcases her strength and agility. Traveling to Machalilla National Park in Manabi, Ecuador, we are treated to an extraordinary sight - a Humpback Whale breaching against a backdrop of misty coastal beauty. This display reminds us that these gentle giants roam far and wide across our oceans. The diving Humpback Whale reveals its majestic tail fluke as it disappears beneath the waves near Senja. Its graceful descent into unknown depths leaves us captivated by their mysterious underwater world. Not far away, after breaching with incredible force, another Humpback Whale displays its flipper above water - a fleeting glimpse into their playful nature and immense size. Shifting our focus to Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus), we witness their unique feeding technique as they inflate their throats while filter-feeding at the sea surface. These endangered species remind us of both their vulnerability and importance in maintaining marine ecosystems. Exploring further brings us face-to-face with Dwarf Minke Whales – believed to form an unnamed sub-species of Common Minke whales. Their rear view offers intriguing insights into this yet-to-be-named variation within this fascinating family. Taking flight above Pacific Mexico allows for an aerial perspective on a magnificent Blue Whale swimming at the surface. Its sheer size is truly humbling as it glides effortlessly through the vast ocean expanse.